DR. JILL RACINE

DR. JILL RACINE

Your Local Austin Area Psychologist

Most people experience anxiety from time to time. You may feel anxious before you take a test, give a presentation at work, or while going through financial difficulty. This kind of anxiety is beneficial – it can make you more alert and cautious. It also usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people the anxiety does not go away, and in fact it may get worse over time. If you or a loved one experience anxiety that is persistent, uncontrollable, or overwhelming it may be time to seek professional help.

Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions. She is adept at creating a supportive and collaborative environment for her clients. She utilizes evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Strategies are tailored to the unique needs of the individual and his/her goals for treatment. Her treatment focus is strengths-based and solution-oriented. She works closely with clients to define specific treatment goals, develop an individualized treatment plan, and evaluate progress to ensure that goals are achieved.

Dr. Racine enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is also passionate about helping family members and caregivers of individuals dealing with these disorders.

Dr. Jill Racine

Dr. Racine specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She has published several academic articles on mental health treatment and person-centered care. She has also collaborated with Columbia University, The University of Texas at Austin, and The Pennsylvania State University on mental health research projects.

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ANXIETY

Experiencing anxiety occasionally is normal. Anxiety may arise when problems confront us, prior to a test, or when making a life-altering choice. A disorder involving anxiety, though, is a far cry from temporary fear or worry.

CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH

Intense emotions naturally occur at some time in the lives of most people; mental disorders, however, are different. The symptoms that result may be extreme and prolonged. Read more to find out about the warning signs of mental illness in children.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Approximately 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD occurs when a person gets stuck in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Learn more about obtaining help for OCD.

PANIC DISORDER

A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear. A person may also have a strong physical reaction during a panic attack. It may feel like having a heart attack. They may even occur when you’re relaxed or asleep.